Traumatic Event Response
Red Cross Videos
Red Cross Print Material
CDC
Helping Children Cope (the title states after a hurricane, but the information is not hurricane specific)
NASP National Association of School Psychologists
Sesame Street
Basic Needs Resources
Below is a list of basic needs services in Austin/Travis County. While some of these items are linked to county and state services, others are local COA departments and non-profit agencies. There is no guarantee that services will be able to be provided. Many services require financial eligibility. For general information about community services, United Way/2-1-1 is always available for additional information.
Food
SNAP benefits. Apply Here: https://hhs.texas.gov/services/food/snap-food-benefits
Central Texas Food Bank- Food Pantry/Mass Food Distributions § Food Pantry Map: https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/food-assistance/get-food-now
Food Distribution
El Buen Samaritano (Tues/Thurs 8:00-10:00 a.m.) 512-439-8900
City of Austin Neighborhood Centers: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/neighborhood-centers
Travis County Community Centers: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services/community-centers
Medical Care
Travis County MAP (Medical Assistance Program): https://www.centralhealth.net/map/
Lone Star Circle of Care: https://lonestarcares.org/patients/financial-billing-information/eligibility-payment/
Mental Health
Integral Care Crisis Hotline: 512-472-HELP(4357)
Rental Assistance
City of Austin Neighborhood Centers: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/neighborhood-centers
Travis County Community Centers: https://www.traviscountytx.gov/health-human-services/community-centers
St. Vincent de Paul: 512-419-1667
Utility Assistance
Austin Energy Plus 1: https://austinenergy.com/ae/residential/your-bill/customer-assistance-programs/financial-support-plus1
Child Care Assistance
Workforce Solutions Child Care Services: https://www.wfscapitalarea.com/our-services/childcare/#parents
COVID-19 Testing
Austin Public Health COVID-19 for testing call the Nursing Hotline 512-972-5560 or visit the testing portal: https://covid19.austintexas.gov/s/?language=en_US